Parking

The Parking Office is located in the Carnegie Building at 607 Broad Street. The Parking Office monitors the multiple parking facilities (MAP) including parking decks and surface lots for long-term parking and on-street parking for short-term parking. Parking Services also offers multiple programs for frequent downtown patrons. These programs help ensure employees, merchants, citizens, and residents have sufficient parking space at a fair rate. To lease a parking space, please complete the appropriate document and return to the Parking Office. If you have any questions, please contact the Parking Office at 706-236-4458.

Parking Ordinance

Chapter 12, Section 12-244, (b) of The Code of the City of Rome, Georgia states:"No vehicle or motorcycle shall be parked more than two hours, whether consecutive or otherwise, in the downtown parking zone between the hours of 8am and 6pm Monday Through Saturday".

What we offer

Contractor Permits

provide guidance and permits for contractors' vehicles while working in the Downtown area. The Parking Enforcement Officer is the point of contact and is available to coordinate activities regarding contractors, material deliveries, and employee parking. Please read and complete the Contractor Permit Application and return to the Parking Office.

Dumpster Permits

provide guidance and permits for necessary dumpster placement during the time of construction. Placing dumpsters in the designated areas is free for the first two weeks and $90 for each additional two week period. The Parking Enforcement Officer is the point of contact and is available to coordinate activities regarding dumpster placement. Please read and complete the Dumpster Permit Application and return to the Parking Office.

Deck Parking (long-term)

Third Avenue Parking Deck

Daily Parking - the first hour of parking is free at deck. After the first hour, it is $1 per hour for up to three hours. If time exceeds three hours, it is $5 to park all day.

Monthly Leasing - available Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, prices range from $10 to $30 per month

Surface Lot Parking

Four lots located on East First Street

Monthly Leasing - available Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, prices range from $20 to $25 per month

On - Street Parking ( short-term)

On - Street parking is available, however, no car should be parked more than two hours, whether consecutive or otherwise, in the downtown parking zone between the hours of 8:00 AM and 6:00 PM Monday through Saturday.

Violations and Fees

Over Two Hour Limit

1st Offense

Warning

2nd Offense

$10

3rd Offense

$20

4th Offense

$40

5th Offense

$80

Subsequent Citations

$80

Wrong Side and Double Parking

$15

Prohibited Zones

$15

Parked at a Fire Hydrant

$50

Handicapped Zone

$100

Parking in a Restricted Area

1st Offense

Warning

2nd Offense

$15

If you feel a citation was issued in error, you may file an appeal by completing the Parking Citation Appeal Form within three days of receiving the citation.

You have five (5) business days to pay appropriate fine. After five business days, the fine doubles. A ticket not paid within 30 calendar days of the date of issue will subject you to court summons. Fines may be paid at the Clerk's Office, 601 Broad Street, City Hall, or mailed to PO Box 1433- Rome, GA 30162. Rome City Municipal Court is held on the ground floor of the Rome/Floyd County Law Enforcement Center on West First Street.

Shuttle service is available for some Forum events, call 706-291-5281

Parking News

Recently, Parking made some changes to the logistics of the Third Avenue Parking Deck due to concerns expressed by the public. Now, it is free to park in the deck for the first hour. After the first hour, it is $1 per hour for up to three hours. If you are going to be parked there for longer than three hours, it is $5 to park all day. Also, during special events- which is an event at the Forum with an expected attendance of at least 400 people-, the deck will now be staffed with attendants. These attendants will help reduce the time it takes to exit. If you are shopping or eating downtown, be sure to ask if the business offers parking vouchers for the deck. These vouchers are worth two hours of parking. If you are a frequent downtown patron, check out the deals on monthly leasing of parking spaces.